College Basketball | March 19, 2023

Make your plans for March 19, 2023

Heading to Albany's Central Social District for the Men's College Basketball this March? When the action in the MVP Arena takes a break, read on (or use the Google map) to find plenty to do just steps from the front doors on Sunday, March 19.

Don't forget to stop by the Block Party in front of the MVP Arena, starting two hours before the first game (time TBA), complete with games on the giant video boards. Event is free and open to the public.

You can also view March 17 information here, and view March 18 information here.

Complete Downtown event calendar here.

Dining & Drinks:

Albany Stadium Restaurant & Bar
Open 11:00 AM-12:00 AM
NCAA games being shown
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Albany War Room Tavern
Open 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
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Bahn Mi 47
Open 11:30 AM-6:00 PM
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Cafe Capriccio
Open 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
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dp An American Brasserie
Open 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
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Dunkin'
Open 6:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Hill Street Cafe
Open 10:30 AM-late (past midnight)
NCAA games being shown; free parking in Hill Street lot
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Loch & Quay
Open 12:00 PM-9:00 PM (kitchen open 4:00 PM-9:00 PM)
NCAA games being shown; special menu being served
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Maurice's Deli
Opening at 12:00 PM
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McGeary's Irish Pub
Open 12:00 PM-2:00 AM (kitchen closes at Midnight)
NCAA games being shown
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Motor Oil Coffee
Open 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
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Mr. B's Coffee
Open 6:30 AM-11:00 AM
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Nocturnal Cookies
Open 7:00 PM-1:00 AM
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Parish Public House
Open 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
NCAA games being shown
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Pearl Fried Chicken
Open: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
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Pizzeria Sapienza
Open 10:00 AM-late
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Sessions Lounge
Open 11:30 AM-1:00 AM
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Stacks Espresso Bar
Open 7:00 AM-3:00 PM
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Stagecoach Coffee
Open 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
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Subway
Open 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
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Suga Foot's Soul Kitchen
Open 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
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The Bishop
Open 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
NCAA games being shown
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The Bull & Bee: Meadery & Tasting Room
Open 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
NCAA games will be shown
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The City Beer Hall
Open 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
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The Excelsior Pub
Open 11:00 AM-12:00 AM
NCAA games will be shown
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The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
Open at 3:00 PM
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The Olde English Pub
Open 11:00 AM-4:00 PM (brunch menu being served)
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The Skinny Pancake
Open 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
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Wellington's
Open 8:00 AM-Midnight
Breakfast 8a-11a | Lunch 11a-5p | Dinner & Bar 5p-9p
NCAA games shown on stations available at restaurant
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Wizard Burger
Open 12:00 PM-7:00 PM
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